Yeager Field

This project presents an integrated 3D seismic interpretation and identification of hydrocarbon prospects of Yeager Field, which is located within the prolific Niger Delta Basin of Nigeria. There search has been performed using high-resolution 3D seismic data, integrated with well-login formation provided by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) to identify subsurface structural and stratigraphic features that are relevant to hydrocarbon accumulation. A comprehensive fault mapping, horizon interpretation, seismic-to-well tie, velocity modeling, and depth conversion were undertaken and complemented by seismic attribute analysis comprising RMS amplitude, maximum amplitude, average energy, and average magnitude attributes. Thirty five (35) faults were identified dominated by growth faults, rollover anticlines, and synthetic-antithetic fault systems typical of the extensional regime of the Niger Delta. Several structural closures with trapping potential were identified from the time and depth structure maps, while seismic attributes indicated amplitude anomalies that suggested the presence of hydrocarbon in the reservoir sands of the Agbada Formation. The seismic-to-well tie provided a reliable time-depth relationship that increased the accuracy of horizon correlation by more than forty percent. The results indicate that fault-assisted closures, especially the rollover anticlines resulting from the growth faults, are the primary trapping mechanism in the field. Potential hydrocarbon prospects have been delineated using this integrated approach, providing a robust geological framework for future exploration and development planning in the study area. The importance of advanced 3D seismic interpretation in reducing exploration risk and optimizing hydrocarbon recovery in the complex structural setting of the Niger Delta Basin cannot be overemphasized.